RC000160 - Short in 12V Circuit may cause Fire - 2018-2019 Thor Motor Coach Outlaw Motorhomes

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V572
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 138

Short in 12V Circuit may cause Fire

In the event of an electrical short circuit, the unprotected circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Summary

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Outlaw motorhomes, model 29J. The 12V wiring for the coach may have been improperly wired to the battery instead of wired through a circuit breaker.

Remedy

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will correct the circuit's wiring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 29, 2018. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC's number for this recall is RC000160.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall Acknowledgement

September 21, 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18V572-6012.pdf

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